Daily Current Affairs - 2026-01-21
Q1Which mosquito-borne disease is currently seeing a rise in cases in Tamil Nadu, prompting the State government to issue guidelines for prevention and control?Options
ADengueBMalariaCChikungunyaDZika
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Chikungunya
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has issued guidelines as chikungunya cases are on the rise in the State, focusing on prevention and control measures.
Q2Tamil Nadu recently released an amended policy for the repowering of which type of renewable energy infrastructure?Options
ASolar panelsBWind millsCHydroelectric plantsDBiogas units
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Wind mills
Explanation
Tamil Nadu has released an amended policy specifically for the repowering of wind mills, aimed at enhancing their efficiency and capacity.
Q3The Tamil Nadu Governor recently urged the Union Government to reconsider the Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Metro Rail projects in which two cities of the state?Options
AChennai and TiruchirappalliBMadurai and CoimbatoreCSalem and ErodeDThoothukudi and Vellore
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Madurai and Coimbatore
Explanation
The Tamil Nadu Governor requested the Centre to reconsider the DPRs for Metro Rail projects in Coimbatore and Madurai, which had previously been rejected.
Q4What is the name of the new scheme recently inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu to provide employment opportunities and aid jobseekers?Options
A'Namma Veedu, Namma Urimai'B'Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thogai'C'Connect to Work'DMakkalai Thedi Maruthuvam
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'Connect to Work'
Explanation
CM M.K. Stalin inaugurated the 'Connect to Work' scheme aimed at assisting jobseekers in Tamil Nadu by connecting them with employment opportunities.
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Q5The Madras High Court recently accepted the Chennai Corporation's revised layout map, restricting the number of shops on which iconic beach to 300?Options
AElliot's BeachBCovelong BeachCMarina BeachDMahabalipuram Beach
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Marina Beach
Explanation
The Madras High Court approved the Chennai Corporation's revised layout map, which limits the number of shops on Marina Beach to 300, aiming to better regulate vendors.
Q6The second phase of the 'Medisep' health insurance scheme for Tamil Nadu government employees and pensioners is set to come into effect from which date?Options
AJanuary 1BFebruary 1CMarch 1DApril 1
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February 1
Explanation
The second phase of the Medisep health scheme, which benefits Tamil Nadu government employees and pensioners, will be implemented from February 1.
Q7An Electronic Voting Machine (EVM) demonstration centre was recently inaugurated in which district of Tamil Nadu?Options
AChennaiBMaduraiCSalemDThoothukudi
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Thoothukudi
Explanation
An EVM demonstration centre was inaugurated in Thoothukudi district, allowing citizens to familiarize themselves with the voting process.
Q8Which Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) is hosting the 'Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026' to explore AI solutions for the future of education in India?Options
AIIT BombayBIIT DelhiCIIT MadrasDIIT Kanpur
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IIT Madras
Explanation
IIT Madras is hosting the 'Bharat Bodhan AI Conclave 2026', bringing together experts to discuss and shape the future of AI in education in India.
Q9The Thirumudivakkam channel, whose improvement work is being sped up, drains into which major river in Chennai?Options
ACooum RiverBAdyar RiverCKosasthalaiyar RiverDPalar River
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Adyar River
Explanation
Work is being speeded up to improve the Thirumudivakkam channel, which serves as a drainage channel into the Adyar river in Chennai.
Q10Which Indian Union Territory is being developed as a hub of India’s Blue Economy, as stated by Dr. Jitendra Singh?Options
ALakshadweepBPuducherryCAndaman & Nicobar IslandsDDaman & Diu
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Explanation
Dr. Jitendra Singh announced that the Andaman & Nicobar Islands are being developed as a hub of India's Blue Economy, focusing on sustainable ocean resources.
Q11India, through its Chandrayaan-5 mission, aims to achieve its first human moon mission by which target year?Options
A2030B2035C2040D2050
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2040
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ISRO has received approval for Chandrayaan-5 and is aiming for India's first human moon mission by the year 2040.
Q12The PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026, recently inaugurated in New Delhi, aims to promote and support which specific sector?Options
ALarge-scale manufacturingBTraditional crafts and artisansCSoftware developmentDRenewable energy
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Traditional crafts and artisans
Explanation
The PM Vishwakarma Haat 2026 was inaugurated by the Union Minister for MSME to promote and support traditional crafts and artisans.
Q13Which Indian government think tank recently released three reports focusing on green transition in key industrial sectors such as cement, aluminium, and MSMEs?Options
AMinistry of FinanceBReserve Bank of IndiaCNITI AayogDPlanning Commission
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NITI Aayog
Explanation
NITI Aayog released three reports on green transition in the cement, aluminium, and MSME sectors, outlining strategies for sustainable development.
Q14The SAMPANN pension portal, developed by the Office of Controller General of Communication Accounts, has recently integrated with which major government services application?Options
ADigiLockerBMyGovCAadhaarDUMANG Portal
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UMANG Portal
Explanation
The SAMPANN pension portal, providing services to telecom pensioners, has successfully integrated with the UMANG Portal, a unified platform for various government services.
Q15India is collaborating with which country under an R&D Programme to develop next-generation continuous health monitoring technology?Options
AUSABUKCCanadaDGermany
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Canada
Explanation
The Government of India, through TDB-DST, is supporting the development of next-generation continuous health monitoring technology under the Indo-Canada Collaborative R&D Programme.
Q16Which statutory body in India is responsible for regulating the telecommunications sector and recently held a pre-summit event on 'AI in Telecommunication'?Options
ASEBIBRBICTRAIDIRDAI
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TRAI
Explanation
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) organized a pre-summit event to explore the applications of Artificial Intelligence in network transformation and customer experience in telecommunication.
Q17The PM-SETU (Prime Minister's Scheme for Entrepreneurship Talent Utilisation) program, focused on skill development, is primarily associated with which Union Ministry?Options
AMinistry of EducationBMinistry of Skill Development and EntrepreneurshipCMinistry of FinanceDMinistry of Labour and Employment
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Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship
Explanation
The PM-SETU program, which held an industry consultation in Pune, is overseen by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
Q18Ayushman Bharat, a flagship scheme of the Government of India, is primarily aimed at providing services in which sector?Options
AEducationBAgricultureCHealthcareDDigital Governance
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Healthcare
Explanation
Ayushman Bharat is a national public health insurance fund of the Government of India, aiming to provide free access to healthcare services.
Q19In the context of global solar energy cooperation, what does the acronym ISA stand for?Options
AIndian Solar AgencyBInternational Space AllianceCInternational Solar AllianceDIntegrated Sustainability Action
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International Solar Alliance
Explanation
ISA stands for International Solar Alliance, an intergovernmental organization with a primary objective to promote solar energy.
Q20The Union Government recently decided to set up a Goods and Services Tax (GST) Appellate Tribunal Bench in which Indian city?Options
ABengaluruBMumbaiCHyderabadDKolkata
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Hyderabad
Explanation
The Union Government approved the establishment of a GST Appellate Tribunal Bench in Hyderabad, Telangana, to handle GST-related disputes.